CORONAVIRUS | Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin expressed his gratitude to those who are working to help others during the movement control period (MCO), including food delivery persons.
Topping his list were the doctors and nurses at the frontline of government hospitals treating patients infected with the Covid-19 virus.
“You are taking risks each time you step into the ward. But you continue to do so gallantly to save the lives of others.
“Though fatigued, you never complain and continue to serve. To you, I express my utmost gratitude.
“I wish to thank the doctors and nurses in private hospitals as well. When government hospitals are preoccupied with treating Covid-19 patients, private hospitals continue to treat others,” he added.
The prime minister also thanked those who have been providing free food for those at the frontline without expecting anything in return.
Muhyiddin also recorded his appreciation for members of the police, armed forces, Fire and Rescue Department, the immigration department, voluntary corps Rela and other agencies.
As for food delivery persons, the prime minister noted how these individuals were flirting with danger to ensure that Malaysians have their meals.
“Others sit in their homes, but you leave your homes so that others can eat. Yours is a noble profession.
“My advice to you is to take care of your health and safety. Don't speed on your motorcyles. You are noble souls as well,” he added in a televised address this evening.
In short, Muhyiddin said, “We are like a big family.”
“We help each other during times of need. We take care of our family. We take care of our neighbours. We take care of society.
“Whether in the kampung or residential areas, in condominiums or flats, kita jaga kita (we take care of each other). This is the true spirit of the relationship between Malaysians regardless of race,” he added.
"Kita jaga kita" is the tagline of a grassroots movement that sprung in the first few days the MCO was implemented.
The movement sought to provide aid to those in need, at a time when the government's own aid mechanisms were still being hashed out.
Meanwhile, the prime minister also announced that the government has decided to extend the MCO for another two weeks until April 28 based on the feedback from the Health Ministry and medical experts.
The MCO was imposed on March 18 to flatten the Covid-19 infection curve. It was slated to end on March 31 but was previously extended to April 14.
Several areas, including three buildings in Kuala Lumpur, have been placed under an enhanced MCO or total lockdown due to the high number of positive cases detected.
As of this afternoon, 25 districts nationwide have been classified as red zones for having more than 40 Covid-19 cases. - Mkini
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